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Dwyane Wade Responds to D’Tigress Reaching the Olympics 2024 Quarter-Finals

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August 7, 2024

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Basketball legend Dwyane Wade has commented on D’Tigress of Nigeria advancing to the quarter-finals of the Olympics 2024 in Paris.

After the official confirmation of D’Tigress of Nigeria securing a quarter-final spot at the Olympics 2024, renowned American basketball player Dwyane Wade took to his social media to respond to what has been hailed as a groundbreaking achievement for African basketball.

D’Tigress of Nigeria became the first African basketball team, male or female, to qualify for the knockout stage of basketball at the Olympic Games following an impressive 79-70 victory over the 5th-ranked Canada on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

The team’s outstanding performance garnered substantial praise on social media, with one notable endorsement coming from Dwyane Wade. He shared a post from a sports media outlet, acknowledging the excitement surrounding the team and their confidence.

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Flamingos qualify for 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

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April 26, 2025

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Nigeria’s Flamingos sealed a place in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Algeria to a 0-0 draw in Blida.

Bankole Olowookere’s side won the final qualifying round contest 4-0 on aggregate.

The Flamingos dominated the second leg tie but were let down by their poor finishing.

The wintry conditions in Blida also made things difficult for the girls.

Algeria came close to winning the game one minute from time but were denied by the woodwork.

The Flamingos were eliminated by the United States of America at the quarter-final stage of the last edition of the competition.

This year’s edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will kick off on October 17 in Morocco.

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Copa del Rey final: Flick unveils Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid

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April 26, 2025

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Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has named his side’s squad to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night.

This year’s Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place at Seville’s Estadio La Cartuja.

Barcelona head into the game following a 1-0 victory over Mallorca in their last LaLiga fixture, while Real Madrid also secured a 1-0 win against Getafe.

Flick has named a squad that includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Ter Stegen, and Pedri to face Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid:

Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín.

Kick-off is scheduled for 9 pm, Nigerian time.

Meanwhile, Barcelona currently sit atop the LaLiga table, ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.